1961 Austin A 99 vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1978 Buick Century is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 3,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Century (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 99 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1978 Buick Century.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 99 | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 99 | Century |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |
